Deadline: 1 August 2024
The Qarib pleased to announce the Qarib Journalism award which focus on recognising reporting by women and reporting on women affected by conflict and crisis.
The region is currently marked by crises and conflicts, and has been overshadowed by the war in Gaza since October 2023. The impact on citizens and the societies, politics, economy and environment in which they live is far-reaching. Reporting on these issues presents journalists with numerous challenges, including threats to physical and mental health, limited financial resources and political pressure.
These challenges are particularly pronounced for female journalists, as they face increased discrimination due to their gender. Despite these obstacles, many female journalists are at the forefront of reporting on conflicts and crises, challenging stereotypes and overcoming difficulties. Furthermore, young people are also severly affected by the current crisis – addressing their concerns and giving them a voice will also be recognised.
In addition to highlighting women, young people and the work of female journalists, this year’s award will also focus on the best reporting on the environment and climate change, with an emphasis on the link to conflict, corruption and governance. Climate change is just one example of a topic that has regional relevance. Complex regional challenges will need to be reported regionally: A prize will also be awarded for cross-border reporting on topics and issues of regional relevance.
Categories
- Best coverage of women affected by conflict and crisis
- Best reporting on finance and economy by female journalists
- Best reporting on the impact of conflict, corruption and the lack of good governance on climate change and the environment
- Best coverage of youth concerns by young journalists (18-30 years old)
- Best cross-border investigative reporting
Prize Information
- In each category, Qarib will award three winners:
- 2000 USD for the first place,
- 1500 USD for the second place,
- 1000 USD for the third place.
- The 15 award winners will be honored at a ceremony in Amman on October 17th, 2024. The Qarib program will cover all expenses for the winners to attend the event.
Eligibility Criteria
- Practicing individual freelance journalists, teams of journalists and staff journalists from media outlets in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon are eligible to apply.
- All journalistic formats and forms are eligible, i.e. videos, print and online articles, radio reports and podcasts as well as TV and multimedia reports, columns, feature, investigative reports and photo stories.
- Submitted contributions must have been published between 01 August 2023 and the end of the application period on 01 August 2024.
For more information, visit Qarib.
